Escape To The Country is set for a star-studded shake-up as familiar faces from Loose Women, The Apprentice and Countryfile join the hit BBC show’s spin-off series.

Following its success last year, which peaked at nearly three million viewers, Celebrity Escape To The Country will return with new celebrity faces in rural locations.

This series welcomes Olympic champion Linford Christie, musical legend Alfie Boe, Countryfile’s Anita Rani, pop sensation H from Steps, Loose Women’s Kaye Adams and The Apprentice winner Tim Campbell.

The special hour-long episodes take the celebrities on an exploration beyond their usual urban limits as they look to find their perfect country home. 

Viewers will watch them experience the highs and lows of finding the ultimate rural retreat, whilst celebrating the natural beauty of the British countryside. 

During each episode, the celebrities will speak candidly and share the personal stories behind their decision to relocate to the quiet of the countryside.

One of BBC’s Countryfile presenters Anita Rani will star in the next series of Celebrity Escape To The Country

Loose Women panellist and journalist Kaye Adams will also appear on the hit BBC show

Winner of the first ever season of the British version of The Apprentice Tim Campbell is set to appear in the second season of Celebrity Escape To The Country

Ian Watkins AKA H from Steps is another famous face joining the cohort of celebrities on the show

Olympic champion Linford Christie will be joining the cast as the set out on a mission to find their dream home in the countryside

Musical theatre legend Alfie Boe is another name on the list of celebrities who are on the hunt for a house in the British countryside

Famous faces on season one of the celebrity spin-off included, Strictly Come Dancing’s professional dancers Janette Manrara and Aljaz Skorjanec, Christopher Biggins, The Chase’s quiz master Jenny Ryan and Bucks Fizz star Cheryl Baker.

Julie Shaw, BBC Daytime Commissioner said: ‘Our homes are central to our sense of belonging, and finding a new home is one of the biggest decisions any of us will ever make, famous or not famous. 

‘This series we get an insight into the celebrities, their careers and their families, essentially the journey they’ve been on from where they began long before the cameras and spotlights. 

‘We cover the UK, including the beautiful hills and valleys in the Vale of Glamorgan and Stirlingshire, helping people to escape from world-famous cities like Glasgow and London – it’s a magical tour around some of the UKs most beautiful homes.’

Rob Unsworth, Head of BBC Daytime and Early Peak commissioning commented: ‘Last year’s Celebrity Escape to the Country was a real Christmas treat so we are delighted to bring it back for a second series. 

‘We’ve a brilliant line-up of much-loved familiar faces, with a unique insight into their personalities as they hunt for a potential new home. 

‘And who doesn’t want a sneak peak into what could soon be a celebs living room?!’

Escape To The Country is available to stream on BBC iPlayer.